I want to end my tenancy
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3. Leaving the property at the end of your tenancy
1. How to give notice
If you want to end your tenancy:
- You must give 4 weeks' written notice, and it must end on a Sunday.
- Only a named tenant can do this. If the tenant has passed away, their executor can give notice.
Giving notice:
- Contact the Housing Allocations Team by phone or letter – 01395 517469, HousingAllocations@eastdevon.gov.uk
- They may ask you to fill out a Termination of Tenancy form.
- The 4-week notice period starts on the Monday after we receive your written notice.
2. If you're going to court
If you're in court due to divorce, domestic issues, or a breakup, the court will decide who gets the tenancy. The person who doesn’t get it must leave the property.
3. Leaving the property at the end of your tenancy
When you move out, make sure:
- Everyone living with you also leaves, this includes family, lodgers, sub-tenants, children, visitors, and pets.
- The property is clean, free of rubbish, and cleared of all your furniture and belongings.
- Fixtures and fittings (like lights, cupboards, sinks etc.) are left as they were when you moved in.
What you might be charged for
You may be asked to pay for:
- Fixing or replacing anything that’s missing or damaged.
- Fixing changes you made that break rules or weren’t approved in writing.
- Removing and disposing of any items you leave behind.
If you leave things behind they will be thrown away, and you’ll be charged for disposal.